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Adam J. Harrington Posts “Good Night All”, After GH’s Sonny Shoots John “Jagger” Cates
It looks like it’s the end of the line for John “Jagger” Cates (Adam J. Harrington) after his obsession with bringing down Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) got the best of him.
On Friday’s August 30th cliffhanger, while facing off in the rain (Sonny always has climatic moments in the rain! Remember Sonny/Brenda wedding?), Sonny tells Jagger, “You can come after me, but going after my daughter (Kristina) is unacceptable.” Next, Sonny pulls the trigger and shoots Jagger square in the chest. Jagger goes down, and Sonny shoots a second time!
It’s been awhile since we have seen cold-blooded Sonny. Following the airing of the episode, Adam J. Harrington took to social media and shared, “Good Night All” in reference to the apparent death of Cates.
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Adam first appeared on General Hospital back on the Friday, February 2nd episode when the ABC daytime drama series re-introduced the character of Jagger, first played over 30 years ago by Antonio Sabato Jr.
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This new version of Jagger went by the name of John, and as writing regimes changed hands it seemed like the plans for the character may have changed. In the end, Cates was out for revenge about all us on Sonny Corinthos, in particular for what he did years ago by making Karen Wexler a stripper.
So, it would seem John Jagger Cates has met his maker. If that is true, how do you feel about saying goodbye to Adam J. Harrington? Comment below.
Good night all….. pic.twitter.com/fV8qnzqJH1
— Adam J. Harrington (@adamjharrington) August 30, 2024
BYE!
Adam, you played your part very well, I hope Jagger does not die. Instead I hope he comes too not remembering Sonny shot him . Jagger pushed Sonny to his limit, So Jagger needs to stop his venda and move on.
I still have hope that isn’t the real Jagger. But Adam knocked Agent Cates character out of the park. He was a demon-possessed with fury till the end.
Trust me, demons had nothing to do with whatever’s going on with that guy.
He’s going to meet a lot of demons in his new home, of course.
I was thinking bullet- proof vest, but would there still be that much blood? Did Cates just stupidly go to the Q’s to get Sonny, unarmed, expecting him to surrender and just go along with him peacefully? Gee, he was even stupider than I thought.
I guess it would be possible to rig a bullet proof vest with fake blood packs to give the appearance of bleeding out. But that of course leaves you open to the risk that somebody might take a head shot, just to be sure. Which is what I thought was going to happen when Sonny took the second shot, but apparently that was also to the chest area.
Now if this was the ReRon era, I would think the whole thing was staged, Jagger’s not really dead, and “Sonny” was a stand-in with a dumb latex mask on, and there’s a video camera mounted somewhere near the boathouse that filmed this entire episode to set Sonny up on the bogus charge of murdering a Federal agent.
But that’s a stretch, obviously. And who would Jagger get to play the fake “Sonny” in this scenario?
the new writers are screwing this show up-where is Frank?
This incarnation of Jagger/John never caught on with me. The writers definitely toyed around with the character and not in a good way.
Excellent point James. With the name switch, one could consider the 90s character Jagger Cates and the current John Cates – with little connection.
Same could be said for Drew Cain (Miller’s version) and Drew Quartermaine (Mathison’s version). Two very different personas.
I hated the writers changed horses in msinstream. They could have had Cates and Sonny resolve their troubled past. Adam I’d see heavy acting. Justwishtheyhadtturned Cates into a despicable character. Hope he gets more work. Like to see him on a Will Trent or The Rookie.
Lol..nothing ever turns out happily ever after on soaps. I can’t imagine WHY tgey chose to bring Cates back! There was no story for him there…the Karen thing was over 30 years ago, AND Jagger cheated on Karen and broke her heart! With vendetta about Sonny turning her into a stripper was LONG ago and totally irrelevant. Not to mention, Sonny was with Stone through his Aids and Jagger was nowhere to be found. None of this silly storyline rang true.
Calling all the Sonny apologists who make excuses for every crime, every abusive tantrum, every murder. (Sounds like a certain political cult leader and his tribe…)
Frankly, I’ve forgotten all the transgressions, but I do recall Sonny murdering AJ. There is absolutely no growth in this character, no moral center, no rooting value, and yet we see how the GH brain trust endlessly and nauseatingly promotes this flawed character as the show’s leading man…
I would agree if Sonny put 3 bullets in him.. but he’ll get off for it only being 2.
Thank you, GH fan! Funny stuff!
Stop trying to bring real life logic into fantasy story writing. Smh
Right!!!!!
Hear, hear! You’re spot-on, James! Let’s send Sonny to the slammer and focus some stories on him and his fellow inmates at Pentonville!
Thank you, Bill. You have an interesting twist on the matter. Cheers!
Good lord!! You just had to bring Trump into the conversation. STHU!!
Awww. Someone is shaking her head over logic. Isn’t that adorable.
Feels like a bad dream where not much makes sense. Drew barely knew McConkey and wouldn’t need consoling. Nina (the old family friend of McConkey who would have more reason to be upset) was absent during Drew’s speech and still doesn’t know McConkey died. I don’t know what to make of Sonny. My time with GH was pre-Sonny LnL glory days then I began re-watching in 2015. I haven’t seen this cold blooded shooter in Sonny in that time but maybe he existed in the past. I don’t know. Alexis leaving Kristina at the PCPD to visit Sonny rather than just calling him, thereby causing the situation to escalate. Kristina stealing her mom’s keys and fingerprinting her father’s guns……Good grief. Train wreck.
Sonny shot Dante in the chest after learning he was an undercover cop. He shot him, then Olivia walked in and told Sonny he just shot his son. He also shot and killed A.J. Quartermaine.
Wrong on the last part….
He technically “shot” AJ Quartermaine, in the sense that he picked up a gun that had already had the trigger pulled by Ava but it jammed up on her. Who knew that the Jerome family bought their guns at WalMart?? So we can be generous and assign 10% of the blame for the shooting to Sonny as he was holding the gun and aiming it at AJ, whether or not he actually had to pull the trigger.
Of course there’s the mitigating factors that Sonny walked in on a scene where AJ appeared to be strangling Ava. And Sonny at the time believed that AJ had murdered ConKate because she left a confusing message in her own blood.
In any case, the bullet didn’t even kill AJ. He died a week later of a cardiac arrest in his hospital bed. Shortly after Ava was seen in his room convincing herself that AJ had to die before he remembered that she had confessed to him that she had murdered ConKate, in order to preserve her brother Julian’s “Derek Wells” alias.
Drew was acting stupider then usual. As you said he only knew McConkey for a few weeks, acting like he lost dear ‘ole dad, and even stupider Willow, right there to hold his. hand.
Great actor. He made me detest his character, in spite of his gorgeous blue eyes.
Yep…I agree. When they make you hate them, they’re doing a great job. Same with K. Mansi, who plays Kristina. I’m so sick of her character doing the same disappointing behavior that everyone expects of her. If I have to hear “My baby” one more time! Everything she promised her sister went straight out tha window when she decided she wanted the baby for herself. Her excuse that Molly & T.J. arguing and may break up was weak and she knew that! Ugh! We knew the storyline from the minute it was introduced.
Feeling kind of sad the show couldn’t do anything with this historical character other than make him an agent of chaos. A grudge from almost 30 years ago just doesn’t explain his crazy vendetta against Sonny.
Why even bring Jagger back just to kill him off? Why not find another Sonny enemy in law enforcement? So Sonny kills Agent Cates off now what? Does the show bring in Jagger’s kid and little sis to avenge him? The original Stone is probably not happy that Sonny killed his big brother. I am sure the show won’t deal with the Robin fallout either.
Keep thinking there is some crazy twist around the corner. Agent Cates did look rather possessed at the end of his run. And then there is that strange FBI Agent with a wad of money stashed in her designer handbag. Who is she working for – certainly not the FBI. And why would the FBI take Ava up to GH’s version of “The Train Station”? My last question: Who was Agent Cates really working for – who was on the phone that rattled Jagger every time he/she called?
Is it a bit of a coincidence that Holly is showing up next week on the heels of all this havoc with Cates being shot? Holly and Selina Wu had a very nice project they worked on together the last time she was in town. Wondering now if Holly has got her hands back into the cookie jar again. Does she want to take over Port Charles and get rid of Sonny?
AJH was a great asset to the show as Jagger. He constantly held my attention despite how the story may have gone astray. Best Wishes on his future endeavors.
On another note, I’m disappointed that the writers didn’t go with a Who-Dun-It story. So many people wanted Cates to “pay”. Shame.
It could still turn out to be a Who-Done-It, I don’t think Sonny will be advertising the fact that he’s the killer and the gun isn’t his, unfortunately Kristina went to her dad’s apt and took his gun.The one good thing being, that bastard Cates is finally gone.
Hi Miss Violet. I agree with you from an earlier post about how Kristina may have inherited Sonny’s bi polar or other mental illness. I would prefer she see Dr. Collins right now instead of Alexis taking the reins. Every time Kristina seems like she’s gotten more mature we see her backslide. It’s a bit troubling that she can’t just sit still. A:Going to Ava’s to defend to her Dad, only to lose her baby. B:Getting her hands on Sonny’s gun and will probably get blamed now. I like Kristina and I feel bad for Kristina. I root for her. I appreciate a complex character. It has been uncomfortable seeing the ugliness between Kristina, Molly and T.J. though. At this point I think the only way to redemption and forgiveness is through a mental illness diagnosis.
It amazes me that Sonny would be wearing gloves and carrying what is probably an “untraceable” weapon, and yet would shoot a supposed Federal agent on the Q estate where dozens of potential witnesses were present including his own kids, one of whom is a cop.
Maybe he also had a “cleanup crew” waiting in the boat house to get rid of the body before anybody else shows up and notices Jagger is dead?
Seriously, when was the last time this show had a whodunnit?
Wasn’t the Hook storyline a “who’s doing it” ?
I dont’ even know where to begin, is he dead? did sonny outright killed him? are the writers gonna really let sonny get away with murder? I feel the writers screwed up Jagger big time, talk about most ruined character, I mean the actor was great whether they had him playing a good guy or a villain he deliver as an actor but the character was simply ruined royally by the writers. As for Sonny, I swear if the show keeps playing him like the mobster with the heart of gold I’m gonna puke. Sonny is exhausting to watch and so is Kristina, but kudos to the actors, Maurice and Kate M. are doing a great job, their character are a lot to take in and hard to root for.
The most horrible ending of John I really loved him he was so fresh and cute! So sad Sonny will get off again make him pay!
I am so he is gone could not stand him
Great actor.. he made us hate him and want him gone. He’s vendetta was a far stretch, though. For a man wanting a man to pay for having his gf/wife strip, and give her drugs is understandable. But it would have been more acceptable if he didn’t have an affair, and have a child by that person. His wife divorce him over that. If he loved Karen,he would have never cheated on her. He used his brother & an ex wife for his hatred of Sonny. Glad the character is gone.. Good luck to Adam
Thrilled Cates is gone!!!!
The whole Willow and Drew situation is awful… but might as well go for full on disgust and have Michael and Nina hook up !
It’s pitiful he’s sleeping with her mother Nina and Michael is his nephew GH went wrong on this one.
I am sad to bid farewell to my favorite GH character. It feels bitter sweet knowing how much this man gave to his role.He and Maura west had great untapped chemistry What a shame!
I wish you all the best in your future and will be looking forward to see what you do next!
Love it!!!
I have so many questions, but I’ll choose this:
1) which is easier? Voice overs in games or being a visual actor (tv or movies)
I know John Cates wasn’t your first choice, but I originally thought there would have been at least some good chemistry until the Sam/Spinelli spoof. I hate that John’s son lost his father in the process all because as John pointed out, Sonny groomed her. John wasn’t wrong. Cant wait for your next project and you’ll be missed on General Hospital. this fan will miss those blue eyes.
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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!
In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?
Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!
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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS
The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!
Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric
With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’
In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.
The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.
Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”
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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.
The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.
In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”
So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.
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